How to Use "Keep" with Example Sentences

keep (n): basic things in order to live; the care of someone or something

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Used with verbs:

"He is doing work around the house to earn his keep."
(earn)

"You need to work for your keep around here."
(work)

"The children are in my keep for the weekend."
(be + in, be + under)

keep (v): to have something and not throw or give it away; to stay the same; to continue to do something

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Used with adverbs:

"Dry foods keep well in cool, dark places."
(well)

Used with nouns:

"Nothing keeps his attention."
(attention, interest)

"We kept our appointment."
(appointment, reservation)

"Keep the change."
(change)

"Keep your composure."
(composure)

"Keep a copy for your records."
(copy)

"Keep your distance."
(distance)

"She keeps a diary."
(diary, journal, notebook)

"He kept his promise."
(promise, word)

"Who is keeping score?"
(score)

"Can you keep a secret?"
(secret)